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Aussie105

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5. the false notion that democracy means that 'my ignorance is just as good as your knowledge

Reply to kpete (Original post)

Mon Dec 16, 2019, 01:05 AM

Dec 2019

How many intellectuals does it take to change a dead light bulb?

Three. One to hold the ladder, one to look up on the internet how to do it, and a third to climb up the ladder to change it.

How many dumb people does it take to change a dead light bulb?

None. They like living in the dark.

But I agree with Dan, country diner patrons do NOT represent the "average voters". But they will give you some really good (dumb) sound bites!

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Dan Rather: A friendly reminder to some of my colleague in the press: [View all] kpete Dec 2019 OP

I live in deep red PA and have never been asked anything about my views. JoeOtterbein Dec 2019 #1

I was at a diner just a few months ago in Iowa xmas74 Dec 2019 #6

Exhibit A of how awful most US media is: Garrett78 Dec 2019 #2

The false notion that fairness means ignorance is just as good as knowledge. Beartracks Dec 2019 #3

Great quote, because it's true, sadly. Garrett78 Dec 2019 #4

"How long, O simple ones... State the Obvious Dec 2019 #10

It's gotten worse, amazingly, with the internet and knowledge Hortensis Dec 2019 #13

the false notion that democracy means that 'my ignorance is just as good as your knowledge Aussie105 Dec 2019 #5

Lazy journalism PSPS Dec 2019 #7

+1 uponit7771 Dec 2019 #9

I Live In Seattle - No One Ever Asks Us About Voting For Trump DanieRains Dec 2019 #8

Simply put? SCVDem Dec 2019 #11

It pisses me off when I constantly hear them talking about the college educated mfcorey1 Dec 2019 #12

Journalism loves its narratives and observes Cokie's Law. Facts get in the way. Hassler Dec 2019 #14

Thank you Dan, NO SHIT. spanone Dec 2019 #15

While we're at it, how about we hold the first primaries in more diverse states than IA and NH? intheflow Dec 2019 #16

Not too many vegetarians eating in most of those local diners. milestogo Dec 2019 #17